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Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 20cm wider.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi 33U
Hitachi 33U - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi 33UWacker Neuson EZ36
Operating weight3,487 kg3,718 to 4,945 kg
Width1,550 mm1,750 mm
Rated power ISO 924921.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net)-
Fuel tank42.0 L-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,508 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Height-2,711 mm
Engine power-18.2 kW

Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson EZ36. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 33U if...

A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.

Full 33U specifications →

Buy or hire the EZ36 if...

  • you want one that is 20cm wider

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 20cm wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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